In our Tallinn to Sofia EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the smart #1 Pro by 16 minutes, completing the 2432km route in 30h 32min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 11 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 30h 32min (16 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 3h 19min
- Energy: ~416 kWh
- Distance: 2432km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
30h 48min |
30h 32min |
| Charging time: |
3h 10min |
3h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~438 kWh |
~437 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Tallinn (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Manufaktūra (14 min, 11% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (20 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (12 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
Factory Annopol (16 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Shell MOP West (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Biedronka Połomskiego (10 min, 17% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland Wolkera (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 9:
Tesco (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (21 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 11:
OMV smer Beograd (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 12:
JP Putevi Srbije (17 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 13:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (17 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Tallinn (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 19% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (18 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (28 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 4:
Factory Annopol (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Shell MOP West (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Tesco Teplická cesta (15 min, 15% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Tesco (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (20 min, 12% → 72%)
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Stop 10:
OMV smer Beograd (41 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 11:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 16-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro on this 2432km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~416 kWh vs ~476 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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